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Important Events - Mark your calendar!

Study AbroadReturnee Seminar– Come to the first meeting for winter quarter!Monday, January 5 at 12:00 noon in SSL 152 This 1-unit seminar is for recently returned study abroad participants who don’t want the study abroad experience to end and want to know how to keep it alive within you. Reflect on what you’ve learned and discover how to move forward in job searching, further education and personal development – right now and into the future. You are welcome to come to the first meeting of the class and then determine if this seminar will fit into your schedule and plans for on-going international learning. Contact the Study Abroad Center for the course enrollment access code the first week of winter quarter.

International Welcome (Back) Breakfast - FREE FOOD!Wednesday, January 7th, 9:30-11:00 a.m. in front of Student Services II in the outdoor plaza (or in 1010 if it is raining or cold).
Welcome back to UCI! Come meet and welcome the new international exchange students and welcome back fellow UCI students who have recently returned from abroad for a FREE BREAKFAST! Bring friends, make friends, eat and be merry! RSVP and see who else is coming. See you there!

LESSONS FROM ABROAD: Study Abroad Returnee ConferenceAt Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego on Saturday, February 21, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. (It is a 1-hour and 45 minute drive from UCI).
Your registration fee of $15 covers the cost of lunch and conference materials. Past participants say the conference benefited them personally and professionally.

On-Campus Leadership - Share what you learned abroad with fellow UCI Students

Develop your leadership skills, share international and global insights and knowledge with fellow UCI students while earning money, academic credit and/or developing professional skills. Apply for the following on-campus positions during winter quarter:

Global Leadership Certificate Program (GLCP)
Discover what it means to be a leader in a global context. Get involved at UCI and abroad. Develop leadership skills and put them into action! This certificate program can help set you apart as you transition from undergrad to the professional world. You can initiate change and make a difference. Check us out on the web (link above) and attend the information session for more details:

Graduate Fellowship: Charles B. Rangel International Affairs ProgramApplication Due: January 14, 2015
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program seeks applicants who are interested in promoting positive change in the world as Foreign Service Officers for the U.S. Department of State. The fellowship is open to undergraduate seniors and recent graduates who intend to begin a two-year master’s programs in the fall of 2015. This program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service and those with financial need. All UCI graduates who have been awarded this fellowship had studied abroad while at UCI.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)Get Involved in Research Workshops, multiple dates beginning January 8
Did an international topic spark your interest while abroad? Plan a faculty-mentored research project on your international area of interest. Opportunities are available to apply for research funding, for publication in the UCI Undergraduate Research Journal, and to present your research at the annual UCI Undergraduate Research Symposium. Visit the UROP website above for details, including workshop registration.

Extend your international learning through Internships – UCDC
You've been abroad - now gain hands-on experience interning in a globally-focused internship in Washington D.C. Internships are available in virtually any field, including internship sites such as Amnesty International, Interpol, Center for International Policy, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Citizens for Global Solutions, US State Department, and many, many more!Come to an Information Session to learn more:

Monday, January 12
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Student Services II, Room 1010 -OR-

Thursday, January 15
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Student Services II, Room 1010

Participate in Civic and Community Engagement
Take what you have learned abroad and put it into community action and public service here at home.

Visit the Civic & Community Engagement (CCE) Office to find out how you can volunteer or develop your own community service project. The CCE office is committed to working in partnership with students and community based organizations to create sustainable solutions for our most pressing social problems. Like us on Facebook and email questions to ucicce@gmail.com

Join the Minor in Civic and Community Engagement to develop knowledge, skills, and values to be agents of change in your community. The minor is open to all undergraduate majors on campus. For more information, contact Faculty Director, Dr. Paula Garb pgarb@uci.edu

Go Abroad Again!

UCI Summer Session: Study Public Health in Bali this Summer!
Interested in alternative medicine and working with an NGO? Join Dr. Zuzana Bic this summer to study public health principles and to examine health and disease at the Bali Institute for Global Renewal, a premier world learning center in beautiful Bali, Indonesia. In addition to earning UCI units, students may petition to complete their Public Health Practicum hours in Bali. Enrollment is now open! Questions? 949-824-7649.

Global Brigades at UCI – Service projects spring break and summer 2015!
Global Brigades at UC Irvine is a group of passionate student volunteers who work on sustainable development projects in Honduras, Panama and Ghana. Our mission is to provide long term solutions to problems instead of simply putting a band-aid over the issues. Get hands on experience. UCI’s eight Global Brigade disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, microfinance, human rights, public health, water accessibility, and more, are currently planning their spring break and summer brigades. For more information, email globalbrigadesuci@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page (linked above).

Teach English Abroad. Prepare through UCI Extension TEFL CertificateWhat are you doing this summer? Program starts June 23, 2015.
Teaching English abroad is a great way start a new career and gain global experience. Your adventures abroad continue when you complete UCI Extension’s 10-week summer intensive program. Valuable benefits include the opportunity to interact with visiting international students, job referral assistance, and post-program staff support. To learn more, attend a free information session on campus:

Across the Bridge: A Global Dialogue Between International and Domestic Students– Lunch included!Friday, January 30, 12:00-1:30pm, Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Room
March your calendar to join fellow Anteaters from around the world in this wildly popular program to discuss issues of diversity and culture! Watch the web site for the Winter quarter's discussion topic. Co-sponsored by the International Center, Cross-Cultural Center, and the Study Abroad Center.

Live in the International House in Arroyo Vista
Looking to stay international upon your return to UCI? Consider living in the International Village in Arroyo Vista Housing next academic year, a unique living environment that is half local students and half international students. Share your own culture while learning about your dormmates' cultures by experiencing cross cultural exchange that transcends the classroom. For more information on this theme house click on the link above or contact House Sponsor, Kim Henne khenne@uci.edu

Live in the International Peace and Conflict Studies (IPACS) House in Arroyo Vista
Would you like to live with a fun group of people next academic year who share your interest in international issues for the? The International Peace and Conflict Studies (IPACS) house is a perfect fit for you! While living in the house enjoy fun activities, leadership opportunities, living with students from different countries, sharing informal dinners with faculty and professionals working on global peace, and priority access to special International Studies events. All current UCI students are welcome to apply, regardless of major.

International Studies ClubThe International Studies Club is an academic club designed to integrate students from all backgrounds who share a common interest in the global arena. From areas of public health assistance, governance and public policy to anthropology and culture. ISC incorporates academic events that focus on global issues, societies and cultures and students can come together to synthesize opinions and ideas. The synergistic club is designed for all students of UCI, regardless of major.

iClub
Make friends from all over the world. The iClub is a social club designed to bring together international students and domestic students through activities, events and excursions. Check out past events, up-coming events and club details on our Facebook page.

Communication Club (conversation partners)
Do you want to continue meeting people from around the world? Then meet international students at UCI, who are studying abroad just like you did. Be a conversation partner for a UCI Extension international student and exchange language, learn about a new culture, and have fun! All meet-ups are flexible to you and your conversation partner’s schedules! For more information or to join, contact Communication Club at (949) 824-8530 or commclub@uci.edu

Distinguish yourself at Graduation - Get a Country Sash

Show your global pride at graduation and make your international experience visible! Accent your cap and gown with a Country Sash! The special discount price for UCI Students is $30. Order at the Study Abroad Center in 1100 Student Services II by May 8. We can only accept exact cash or checks. You can check out the sashes here but be sure to order through the Study Abroad Center in order to receive the discount price.

Share your experience abroad with others

Are you tired of talking about your time abroad with friends and family and seeing their eyes glaze over? Below are some ways for you to get a captive audience and share about your experiences with people who want to hear it.

Join Us On FacebookShow UCI students what YOU did abroad! Post your photos, videos, blogs, stories, and more on the Anteaters Abroad page on Facebook. This is an easy way to promote study abroad at UCI and could quite possibly inspire someone else to take their journey!

Be in the Student Spotlight on our home page. We would love to include YOUR story. Take a look at the short list of questions on EEE and respond to those that pertain to you. These Student Spotlights motivate UC Irvine students of today and tomorrow to follow in your foot-steps and make the life-changing decision to study abroad! Check out current Spotlights (at the top of the page).